M. Haslinger & Fils Brut

Named for Jean-Remy Rapeneau's mother's maiden name, this positively delightful Champagne is made at the historic G.H. Martel Champagne Company. In 1869 Martel was founded by the energetic Henry Leopold Tabourin in the small village of Avenay, just a few kilometers outside of Epernay.  Today the M. Haslinger Brut is dominated by red grapes, typically 40-45% Pinot Noir and 30-35% Pinot Meunier with 15-20% Chardonnay. This cuvée sees primary fermentation in small oak cask, not stainless steel, resulting in a wine that is at once powerful and full-bodied, and with richness and staying power, reminiscent of a 'junior version' of the world famous Bollinger Champagne. Malolactic fermentation is avoided, promoting verve and tension, drive and energy across the palate.